Postperson

Royal mail; Margate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Margate is seeking a Delivery Postie with Driving responsibilities. You will deliver mail in your local community, ensuring excellence in customer service. The role requires a full UK manual driving license and strong organizational skills. The contract is permanent with a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06, paid overtime, holidays, and various benefits aimed at supporting the wellbeing of employees and their families. Become part of a team that values community engagement and excellence in service.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

Family friendly support

24/7 wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps during Christmas

Qualifications

• Candidates should be upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Must be organised, punctual, and deliver great customer service.
• A friendly demeanor and a strong sense of community are essential.
• Applicants should be comfortable walking for long periods in any weather.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail to the local community effectively.
• Adhere to flexible working hours based on operational needs.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work outside in any weather

Sense of community

Full UK manual driving license

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 334680
Location: Margate Delivery Office, CT9 1NQ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 06:00 and 13:00

Due to operational demand you will be required to be flexible with start and finish times.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• Think of yourself as a people-person and a friendly face in the community
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
• Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) and the option to buy extra leave each year.
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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Postperson with Driving • Margate, United Kingdom